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Revision Rhinoplasty Booked with Dr. Frankel - Beverly Hills, CA
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So after a failed first rhinoplasty in June 2015,...
KellyAnn8July 25, 2016
$20,000
So after a failed first rhinoplasty in June 2015, I have been spending countless hours on this site along with others, reviewing the best surgeon for my revision rhinoplasty. The decision to go forward with a secondary rhinoplasty was not taken lightly either. I'd have many days this past year of going back and forth over the procedure. I guess I've finally come to the realization that I don't want to always look at myself and see my botched nose. Or look at a picture of myself and think how much happier I was with my original nose. So, if there is a pretty good chance that my nose can be fixed, then I need to try.
I've reached out to many of Dr. Frankel's previous patients who have been wonderful and who have helped me with my decision to move forward. So, I know that I have to return the favour by writing this post and sharing my revision rhinoplasty journey with you.
The surgery is booked for the end of September, and I will be providing details on everything here. Please let me know if you have any questions.
As for how I'm feeling right now, I'm nervous, I have a ton of anxiety about the whole thing, but I am trying to stay as positive as possible about everything.
I've reached out to many of Dr. Frankel's previous patients who have been wonderful and who have helped me with my decision to move forward. So, I know that I have to return the favour by writing this post and sharing my revision rhinoplasty journey with you.
The surgery is booked for the end of September, and I will be providing details on everything here. Please let me know if you have any questions.
As for how I'm feeling right now, I'm nervous, I have a ton of anxiety about the whole thing, but I am trying to stay as positive as possible about everything.
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Replies (19)
August 6, 2016
What are you having done?
August 8, 2016
my nose is asymmetrical. Too much was removed from the left tip and my nostrils are showing too much now. He is going to add spreader grafts to straighten my nose, bring down the tip slightly and bring down my nostrils.
August 8, 2016
Thank you for your review and good luck with the revision, I think dr Frankel is an excellent choice. I also had a horrible result from my surgery with dr Bartlett.
August 15, 2016
Oh my goodness! I'm so, so sorry to hear this! I've spoken with so many of his patients now that are extremely unhappy with their nose following rhinoplasty with him. I hope you will be writing a review?
UPDATED FROM KellyAnn8
21 days pre
22 days until surgery...
KellyAnn8September 5, 2016
Hi There! My surgery date is fast approaching. I have good days and bad days about my feelings towards it. If Dr. Frankel can deliver on his morphs I will be very happy. After seeing all the great reviews on here, I am feeling optimistic. I feel like I have chosen a great surgeon, so now I just need to wait and pray for it to go well. I have received some messages from people asking for pictures, so I have attached the images that were taken from his office. If you have ANY tips on anything I can do now to help with the healing please share. Thank-you!
Replies (8)
September 5, 2016
Rooting for ya! Hope it goes well! You are taking action to improve something you're not happy about. You've done the research, you've put in the hours, now it's time to follow your heart and have faith it will work out for the best!
September 6, 2016
Thank-you! I've appreciated your advice so much on this journey. Any tips on what I can do to prepare?
September 10, 2016
I'm sure that you probably are much better prepared than I was. Make sure to have some saline spray, lots of Q tips, vaseline, low sodium foods, extra gauze and tape, some type of comfortable lightweight ice pack, and... I that's about all I can think of for now. I've seen that a lot of females and pre-surgery checklists that include tons of stuff! I just had the bare essentials---and not even that. I had to walk from my hotel room to Walgreens just after surgery to get some vaseline. Will you have someone with you to help take care of you?
September 14, 2016
Hi, I totally support you and your choice. I would like to have a revision done by Dr. Frankel but had not consultation yet. I need to save money as I am from Melbourne Australia and I need a lot extra for flights and accommodation. I am confident your surgery with Dr. Frankel will go well. From what I have read he is one of the top surgeons in the world. please post some photos after your surgery. It will help me confirm my decision to go with Dr. Frankel. Stay calm!
September 17, 2016
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UPDATED FROM KellyAnn8
10 days post
Surgery complete!
KellyAnn8October 8, 2016
I had my surgery with Dr. Frankel last week. I was very anxious leading up to the surgery and even considered cancelling the entire thing days before the surgery. I'm so happy I didn't and I'm now on the other end of it all. My surgery went well and my recovery is going extremely well. I feel so much further ahead in the healing process then I was at this stage after my primary rhinoplasty. I'm very happy I chose Dr. Frankel to perform the surgery. I will provide a more detailed review once I'm further along in my healing.
Replies (37)
October 8, 2016
Glad you're feeling optimistic about the results this far. That's a good sign.
October 10, 2016
thank-you. what I hope to have corrected seems to be corrected. but now I just have to wait and hope for it to heal well. fingers crossed it gets better from here and I'm not in for any surprises.
October 11, 2016
Yes I deleted my review for now because I'm in the middle of some issues regarding my surgery. Basically, I'm very disappointed in the results. I've decided to wait until the situation is resolved one way or the other and rewrite the review in retrospect. I think I can give a much more balanced and fair review that way.
October 12, 2016
Fair enough. Do you think you'll be seeking a revision with your doctor or another one?
October 12, 2016
Still undecided. Going to get several opinions. Can't believe I'm on my 3rd surgery. Terrified. :/
October 12, 2016
i noticed you deleted your review as well- for what its worth i think your new nose looks super and totally natural.
October 12, 2016
You'll be fine. If you need lengthening my doctor is very good at that, but you will probably need rib grafting. Do you think if make your nostrils symmetrical you will be happy? Lengthening is a lot to go through.
February 10, 2017
it's such a roller coaster ride. I still have good days and bad days. I was just looking at old pictures of myself and I really wish I never did anything in the first place. My natural nose is 100 times better than what I have, but I'm just going to live with what I have. Hope you are doing well.
February 11, 2017
What are the main issues your having in terms of aesthetics? Are you having issues with nasal asymmetry as well? I am, and it seems that many of the reviews I read on here regarding Dr. Frankel's work seem to have uneven, asymmetrical nostrils. It's so frustrating. Sounds like you're handling things in a good way. Wish you all the best. :)
February 21, 2017
there is assymetry all the way down my nose. mostly in the tip, which could be because one nostril is slightly larger naturally. my nose is an improvement from my first rhinoplasty, but my original nose was symmetrical and now it's not.
October 12, 2016
wonderful! so happy to hear it. what kind of grafts did you need?
October 12, 2016
a lot. don't have the specifics yet. I know spreader gratis were used, plus cartilage were put in my nostrils to bring down. my nose is an improvement, but it's not perfect. will have to wait for the final outcome.
October 12, 2016
They can send you those by email and then you'll know exactly what was done to you.
October 14, 2016
To be honest, I don't have the desire to review the post op report as I did after my primary. I am trying not to obsess over this nose and just let the healing do its job.
October 12, 2016
You'll be fine. If you need lengthening my doctor is very good at that, but you will probably need rib grafting. Do you think if make your nostrils symmetrical you will be happy? Lengthening is a lot to go through.
October 12, 2016
Just saw your review. Looks like Dr. Davis did a nice job. :) if I get lengthening it will only be the tip by about 2 mm. They can just move the alar forward along the septum, shouldn't be any need for rib. And yes, my nostrils would be fine if the Dr didn't move my columella 2 mm to the left in the last surgery. Now it's off center on my lip. I'd feel much much better if he hadn't done that and my nostrils were even.
April 20, 2017
@labrador90210. Just wanted to see how you are progressing and healing. Had Rib pain gotten better?
October 13, 2016
I was wondering how Dr Frankel's office converted the exchange rate for Canadian dollars? Did they just calculate USD multiplied by 1.3 or was there more added on? I'm also from Canada thinking of flying over there for surgery.
October 14, 2016
They didn't. They gave me a price in US dollars and I put it through on my credit card
October 14, 2016
I have to say I hate the imaging he does. You can't see the nose properly with that background and lighting. Congrats on the improvement anyway!
October 21, 2016
The images I posted here are very low resolution and cropped to only show my nose. The images he provided me were much better. I was happy with them.
Welcome to the community, I'm thrilled that you are here and I hope you find lots of support from the gang. Sounds like you've vested a lot time and energy into researching your upcoming revision, what's some of the most helpful advice that you found on RealSelf?